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Edward V. Sparer Symposium
In 1984, Penn Law organized the Sparer Symposium to commemorate the life and work of the late Edward V. Sparer who was a Professor of Law and Social Policy at the Law School.
Sparer's work combined a passionate concern about the poor with intellectual rigor and a profound conviction that the problems of poverty are solvable.
In 1983 he founded Mobilization for Youth Services, the first neighborhood legal services program and then the Columbia Center on Social Welfare and Policy and Law, the first national support center for legal services. Each year, the Symposium brings together legal academics and practitioners to provide insight into the dynamic relationship between scholarship and practice in the area of poverty law, merging theory and practice.

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Since Nick Mohammeds debut Show in 2005, the character of Mr Swallow Nicks slightly camp, self-righteous, often preoccupied and, ultimately mad, high school teacher has been determined to have a show of his own.
So come and spend an inspirational (some might say perspirational) hour in the company of Mr Swallow as he endeavours, by any means at his disposal, to educate his audience in the mysteries and methodology of the human memory.
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Letter to the JaybirdsLook at you all, how far you've come from the days we spent hiding behind bleachers, smoking cigarettes and hoping for a panty shot of the cheerleaders who sat above us. Those were the days, eh? Then, we were rebels with a reason. We stood for something, fought for something, and the world revered us. They called us rats, but we could sleep easy, knowing that we just had something the world all wanted- freedom.Letter to the Jaybirds by Fyuvix
Sink Another One"Just stay away from the bottle. If you can make it one more night, then maybe you can make it another night after that," Perry thought as his fingers inched closer and closer to the open case of beer beckoning him from the misty cool fridge. He didn't want the beer to win this time, or maybe it was that he didn't want the beer at all Maybe he needed something harder. Liquor. "No," he thought again, knowing if he resorted to that, it would somehow be worse than the beer. But it didn't seem to matter much any more, beer or liquor, vodka or wine. Alcohol was poisoning him, and not just his liver. It was the poison that was degrading his home life as he knew it. The closer he inched to that bottle, the farter he inched from his family, and something inside of him was trying to tell him that. At the same time, alcohol seemed to be the only thing keeping him sane from the constant, relentless attacks from his own wife and kids.Sink Another One by Fyuvix
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I have to say, you are really brave to upload WW2 nazi art. I have some WWII nazi art i drew involving pokemon, but I'm afraid to upload it, cause I'm afraid that people
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Thank you; I appreciate it! I won't lie, I get the occasional troll here and there, usually for my more humorous, probably tasteless nazi toons XDDDD But for the most part, I think people understand where I'm coming from. In my serious art, I try to portray them as individuals, and I think most people can respect that. Now of course, there are always going to be folks whose roots are too deeply hurt by the regime to ever "get over it," and I can respect that as well.
Most you can do is upload it, and simply put in the disclaimer that you don't support the nazis, etc. I don't bother with disclaimers though cuz I can take it XD Mostly.
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Runco's LightStyle Series, the LS-3, LS-5 AND LS-7, combines state-of-the-art DLP-based SuperOnyx technology with Runco ConstantContrast and Vivix image enhancement and proprietary video processing to achieve deep black levels and significant contrast, each measuring above 10,000:1.
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06-Nov-2011: ProjectorReviews.com by Art Feierman
Before deciding on the Runco LightStyle 10D - the LS10D home theater projector, as our product this year, I looked around, for potential products that we reviewed (two have not been stand alone projectors), I'm usually looking for something that is a little disruptive.
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Home Cinema Choice describes the LightStyle LS-1 projector as excellent picture quality, plenty of calibration tools for your installer, and good value for your money.
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STDs have a special spot in television: Often, TV likes to pretend they don't exist, a phenomenon TV Tropes calls "STD Immunity." Luckily, though, there ARE, in fact, a number of shows that not only acknowledge STDs, but also (and perhaps more importantly), expose their main characters to them. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but for your entertainment and information, here are 10 television characters who have or had STDs:
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The main screen on an Android tablet is called the Home screen. You'll find several Home screen pages, some marching off to the left and others marching to the right, for a total of anywhere from five to seven Home screen pages, depending on the tablet. Each Home screen page can be adorned with icons, widgets, and sneeze globs. Only the sneeze globs are easily removed by using a microfiber cloth.


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Katie Price joins Matthew Wright for more topical debate.
Part 1: Hellos & Menu
Parts 2 & 3: Push Sacked Troops To Front Of Jobs Queue
First up: we're going to hear what you think of this scheme to push sacked soldiers to the front of the jobs queue? More than 20,000 are to be axed because of government cuts. Labour's got big name firms to give these men and women priority interviews but how is that going to make our long term unemployed feel?
We'll take plenty of calls on that before it's over to Freya for the rest of today's headlines.
Part 4: Today's Papers
Part 5: Should Barclays Bob Get £20m Payoff?
And then we're going to hear if you think former Barclays boss Bob Diamond should get his £20m payoff? He quit on Tuesday over the Libor interest rate scandal but if he knew nothing about it, as he told MPs yesterday, then why should he lose his £18m bonus and a year's pay? Unless of course you consider it gross incompetence not to know what your senior traders were up to?
Part 6: John Simpson's Old Age Suicide Plan
Moving on we're going to hear what you think of John Simpson's old age suicide plan. The 67-year-old newshound plans to kill himself before he becomes a gibbering old wreck - his words not mine - and a burden on his young son. Is this a heroic thing to promise or does it reveal a distorted view of old age: that all old folk are some sort of drain on the rest of us?
Part 7: Can Murray Win Wimbledon?
And finally: after seven years of me banging on about how Andy Murray can Wimbledon - and getting all sorts of abuse from you lot for my trouble - is this year's phone-in going to be different. With Nadal out, and a cracking quarter final behind him this has got to be the 25-year-old's best chance yet.
Katie Price joins Matthew Wright for more topical debate.
Hannah you seem to have a very one dimensional idea of what a soldier is. You are right in that no matter what trade a soldier has he is a soldier first, and a soldier is trained to kill an enemy. Very, very few soldiers however are solely tasked with front-line duties. Soldiers in Afghanistan for example have been delivering aid, building schools and hospitals and training the local law enforcement and army. What about all the young women that join the nursing corps, or bandsman that serve as medics, not combatants also? I served for 12 years straight from leaving school. As an example of the positive work soldiers can do I can point to my time in Bosnia, where I was part of a UN initiative documenting war crimes, specifically taking statements from women that had been raped. No weapon in sight and no killing involved. When I came out I received no special treatment, nor did I want it or need it, and I dont think the majority of soldiers will either. Companies are keen to hire service personnel, I work in a school for BESD as an example of how skills are easily transferable.
I am sick and tired of the endless special pleading for Service personnel. Why the hell would these tough, resilient, and resourceful fighting men and women need special favours when they leave the Forces. They should not be given priority over anybody whether it is finding a house or getting a job. If they have acquired certain special attributes as a result of their military careers i. reliability, team working, diligence etc. which is undoubtedly the case, employers will offer them interviews and jobs on their merits. Stop treating these people as if they are helpless victims and charity cases. And Anne Diamond's view that we need to elevate the status of soldiers is quite incredible. We are constantly told about the bravery, heroism and sacrifice of British troops. I really don't think that there is a lack of respect or admiration for people serving in Afghanistan. Indeed I find this constant refrain to be quite obnoxious and patronising. Lets just remind ourselves who some of these people are. Highly trained combatants, which includes Regiments such as the Marines, Parachute Regiment, SAS etc. without doubt some of the toughest and most skilled soldiers in the world. I wonder how some of them actually feel about the whole "Help the Heroes" culture that has developed. They are not some kind of "special needs" group, so stop treating them that way. They do not need any more protection from the problems of life in society, or help to find work or homes than anybody else. Not everybody who returns from Afghanistan comes home with missing limbs or PTSD, so stop talking as if that is the case. For those that do, they should recieve the help they need. What they do not need is pity and privileged help which will allow them to jump the jobs or housing queue. Will it be decisive-most certainly.
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why is it easier to get a voluntary job (and yet actually volunteers work just as hard as paid people) than a paid one? How bizarre? It is easier to get some benefits but again it is not pleasant to be on them and actually out of work benefits like JSA and employment support doesn't pay more than a piad job even at £5 an hour, its all the other forms of income like tax credits etc that add to people getting hundreds, but many with JSA are not on other benefits and many on housing benefits work hard and are in employment so really people should get their facts right! Many people wouldn't need housing benefits if wages and the cost of living was better organised and private landlords didn't charge so much!
So basically we want people to work, but we will only let them if they are a certain way. I heard Matt Dawson say this once - but unfortunately for Matt you will neevr get perfect people so really we are by all accounts responsible for our own downfall, if we actually accepted people for who they are and findly more constructive and varying ways in which everyone can contribute, instead of making work and money a demi-god and expecting people to be perfect then we probably wouldn't be in this mess!
i certainly agree that soldiers who have mental and physical disabilites deserve extra help but not for general soldiers who have nothing wrong with them. I do think people overreact when people make comments against say troops not deserving special treatment, however many people do choose they chosen career including the police, there are many people in our society that have no choice but to only do certain jobs. I agree with Matthew that people who have been made redundant also have not chosen to loose their jobs and are struggling just as much as the ex-army people have. Obviously soldiers who have been injured and suffered mental problems deserve more help. It is also difficult for many who leave the army to get back into society - one of the main reasons is that the armed forces think differently say to many employers who are much more individualistic and career driven the army is very much a collective thing, so adjusting is difficult, equally it is hard for mental and physical people to adjust to employment as employment nowadays isn't just about turning up and wanted to work (as some blinkered people think) you have to act a certain way, be go-getting, career driven and outgoing (obviously things not everyone in society is good at) and so many mental and physical disabled struggle not just finding work but also with their disabilities, many naive people don't seem to realise! Its like well I am well why isn't other people - well people aren't folks, its reality. Personally I completely disagree with how employment is, I would like a return to the 50's way of where basic work was easier to get, my mom barely did an interview, filled in a form or anything and went straight into full time work, and she worked hard, but she describes how work became much more competitive and go-getting more recently, and everyone was chasing everyone else's jobs. Many people on JSA probably are not career driven, go-getting, multi-skilled and want some work basically and many are on JSA as well due to the fact they have mental and physical disabilities which restricts what work they can do but cannot qualify for disability payments, but as most employers want all singing all dancing, outgoing, career driven people no wonder so many are on JSA, as a society we have shot ourselves in the foot and allowed employers to have too much control. Basic work should be much easier to get which would probably stop people who then turn to drink and drugs, crime and other things as basically they need some money. Same has happened in america. Obviously some people do want to fiddle the system but for most they have no choice, so everyone isn't a scrounging lazy good for nothing, it actually represents what is wrong with society. Really even interviews should only be for more senior and specialised/high responsibility jobs. Also the amount of tasks people now have to do as part of their job has got out of control, and apparently all to save money, which has actually left most working extreme hours for little money and no money to even enjoy life and then everyone is charged more and yet nobody even questions employment and the ways of working, its as though employers and work has become demi-gods. All this obsession hasn't meant more money or better quality lives actually we are becoming more miserable and still have ended up in financial difficultly. I have heard some people talking as though washing up in a restaurant is some kind of super job - are they deluded or just obsessed, and talking as though you need extra qualifications, super cv's and go to three interviews to do it - its bizarre! Its as though to even wash up in restaurant you have to be a super career person, maybe some people might just enjoy washing up and are no good at anything else, do we really all have to be career driven people? So clearly just turning up and wanting some kind of job is no longer good enough. Yet the same people moaning nobody wants to work are the same people 'well we cannot give people jobs if they want it, they have to show desire and how good they are' - what crap! No wonder our country is messed up! Also can I say I hardly think you can compare WW2 with now. We are not being attacked and our country is not being invaded! We had a legitimate reason to fight in WW2 and it was all about defence, what exactly are we all fighting?
Matthew Wright you are a disgrace! did I just her him call someone a cripple on his programme? This is an extremely offensive word that is used to insult the disabled community, he would not use any racist language so why this 1? Mr Wright is a clueless idiot !
I don't think troops deserve interviews at all. The army is nothing to glorify in my eyes, what kind of person does it take to rationalise going out killing people everyday? It's no wonder they end up in prison if that's their mentality! There's other people losing their jobs left, right and centre and it's not their fault either but they don't get any special treatment.


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The housekeeping and healthcare markets has grown over the last decade from pushing brooms, mopping floors and making beds to include various other activities including patient transportation, parking, valet, waste management and other environmental service duties. This accounts for an 11 percent increase in outsourced services in the environmental service field from 2002-2003.This increase of duties has been the force behind many facilities outsourcing their environmental service and housekeeping departments. As a rule of thumb - but with exceptions – outsourced duties in nursing homes and senior living facilities are referred to as housekeeping and in healthcare the outsourced duties are under environmental services. But there is no exception in the fact that these "outside" companies are taking on more and new responsibilities to aid in the smooth operations of a facility by centralizing work demands and supplying facilities with qualified, trained management professionals.
From management to runners, facilities can choose who and what positions to outsource. Management contracts keep all employees with the exception of outsourced management on the hospital payroll, whereas in full service, or turnkey contracts the outsourcing company takes over payroll and human resource management for the entire department -- from the mop pusher to ceiling washer.
Mike McCormack, senior vice president of environmental services brand management for Sodexho, USA, sees several emerging trends increasing outsourced housekeeping and environmental services.
"Transport management, from transporting patients to transporting lab specimens, is a growing trend, typically in the larger hospitals," says McCormack, "Before, every department had their people running through the hospital and there was a lot of lost productive time." He also notes the benefit facilities derive from using their trained professionals. "Placing trained managers adds to consistency and quality assurance in a facility. If you have an in house manager who leaves for some reason, chances are the next guy will have their own management system, whereas Sodexho trained employees provide a smooth transition," says McCormack. "Our efforts are to keep things consistent."
When placing management and employees nationally, consistency is supplemented by Sodexho University, an education arm of the company that offers live instructional classes nationally on duties such as carpet care, quality assurance, environmental staffing and linen management.
Patient and visitor amenities which ease the burden of a hospital experience are another upcoming housekeeping trend. "You can do things on the food service side – like room service where someone can call down for food and have it their way," says McCormack.
"Those are the type of things that we can do for a patient that makes their stay easier and more comfortable. It could be as simple as asking the patient what kind of music they like and delivering a CD player."
Capacity management is another area that hospital outsiders are stepping into.
Knowing what beds are available and how soon, knowing when a patient leaves a room so someone can clean or when a patient gets discharged is a key component in environment that can either grease or cog the wheel.
Sodexho's bed tracking program speeds up the patient admission process, explains McCormack. "A lot of times when you have a backlog in ER people will walk away – a lost revenue opportunity for the hospital. So a system that helps move them seamlessly into rooms is a big advantage.
Deborah Hetrick, senior director, product development at ARAMARK Healthcare Management Services agrees, citing that in healthcare, recent growth of outsourcing lies in the demand for patient satisfaction. "Hospitals are looking at driving patient satisfaction and they're looking at housekeeping to play that role," she says. "Of course, it's always the mission to keep the facility clean and safe, but more and more technology is a hot item. And not all hospitals have it."
ARAMARK's customer service call center that operates with their environmental services program receives and handles calls from department heads, patients or nurses. "There's always a friendly voice to take care of a question or problem," says Hetrick. "A lot of times managers are out on the floor or it could be after hours. These administration support centers can run seven days a week with extended hours."
The call centers are typically located on the hospital premises but sometimes they're at a centralized location and, as with a hotel line, someone is always there to meet a patient or visitor's needs. "It could be a housekeeping request, or a late order for food service," says Hetrick. "This is definitely an emerging service trend in hospitals."
As for actual trends in cleaning technology, Hetrick notes that microfiber is growing in use. "When you look at a cleaning system, there has not been any real monumental changes, but Microfiber has made a productivity and service impact. Employees are less fatigued and more satisfied which leads to a more productive staff and happier service worker," she says. "That not only drives visitor satisfaction, but helps hospitals maintain a better place to work so they can retain their employees."
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Great experiences are what we live for, especially sharing them with friends or family. There's nothing like kicking back, relaxing in the Summer sun and enjoying good times with good company. When you're doing just that, aboard a Wilsons Abel Tasman cruise, you're set. Soak up the afternoon sun on the top deck. Breath in the fresh air and wind down in style.
Pay just $23 for a 4.00pm Abel Tasman National Park Cruise. The price is for one adult ticket which allows a child (14 years and under) to come along for free. That means a family of four, two adults and two kids, can climb aboard for just $46. An ideal Christmas gift or maybe you'd just like to say a special thank you to someone.
The cruise takes in all the wonderful scenic sights along the shoreline. Stunning is what it is - golden sand beaches with beautiful coastal surrounds. Everywhere you look there's attention grabbing views.
Travelling on the Abel Tasman Voyager, you'll be doing it in style and comfort. State of the art, it is specially designed for the needs of passengers. It has open and closed deck areas, easy bow ramp access and amenities. Purchase from the licensed cafe to stay well nourished and refreshed. The skipper will also serve up historical anecdotes, facts and banter to keep you informed.
Book and you can jump onboard a 4.00pm cruise any day of the week (there are a couple of Christmas and New Year's exclusion dates), departing Kaiteriteri and returning at 5.45pm (after 1 Dec 4.15pm departure & 5.55pm return). Extra tickets may be purchased on the day at full price, subject to availability, for late additions to your outing.
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Travel subject to availability of seats when booking. Bookings essential. Valid any day of the week at 4pm Only. Excludes dates: Dec 25th, 26th. Jan 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Extra tickets may be purchased on the day at full price. Must be used in 1 visit. A child is 14 yrs and under. Not valid Dec 25, 26 & Jan 1, 2 & 3.
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The IR: Updates on Malkin, Garon, Steen, Enstrom and more
Get The Stretcher (Latest Injuries)
Just a week after he returned to the lineup from a concussion and scored a pair of points in a thrilling home victory over Tampa Bay, Evgeni Malkin will be out of commission for one or two weeks with what's been deemed as an upper-body injury – possibly an issue with his shoulder. Thankfully, it's not a concussion.
Former first-round pick Colin Wilson was enjoying the best season of his career as a member of the Nashville Predators, but an upper-body injury could force him out of action for an extended period of time. While his shooting percentage of .269 is nearly double his career mark of .154, Wilson has certainly made strides as a player during his age 23-campaign and earned a significant amount of time on the power play as a result.
Fellow Nashville forward Patric Hornqvist is expected to miss two games with an upper-body injury. The loss of Wilson and Hornqvist is a major blow to a Nashville offense that already struggles to score with much consistency.
Injuries are wreaking havoc on the forward depth for the Dallas Stars. Star forward Jamie Benn is dealing with a wrist injury he sustained this past weekend. Gritty veteran Brenden Morrow is still out with a groin injury he suffered last week, and elder statesman Ray Whitney has been slow to return from a broken foot that took him out of the lineup on February 1. However, it looks like Whitney will return to action this week.
Michael Grabner is out for the foreseeable future with a shoulder issue that sidelined him over the weekend. There's no timetable for his return.
One Day At A Time (Day-to-Day)
Mike Green's owners have to be more than a little frustrated with the once-dominant Washington defenseman. Green has been skating with the team as he tries to recover from a lingering groin injury. He hasn't seen action in a game since Feb. 28, and he hasn't scored a goal since Feb. 3. There are more questions than answer regarding Green's future fantasy value, making it hard to trade for him or trade him away.
Radim Vrbata has been out for almost a month with what Phoenix officials described as a lower-body injury. Now it has come to light he's dealing with a broken foot. The veteran winger, long a middling (at best) option for fantasy, emerged from relative obscurity to (somehow) score 35 goals and post a +24 during his age-30 season. Some might suggest he received more than his fair share of luck a year ago. Phoenix goalies posted a save percentage of .945 while Vrbata was on the ice, and his shooting percentage of .151 marked his career high by 37 points. However, aside from a predictable drop in plus-minus, Vrbata has registered 12 points in 15 games this season. His owners should hope he recovers soon, as Vrbata remains a valued member of Phoenix's offensive attack.
Underrated defenseman Tobias Enstrom has resumed skating after being knocked out of the lineup Feb. 15 with a shoulder injury. He should be back in about a week. Fun fact: Enstrom has as many 50-point seasons as teammate Dustin Byfuglien, despite breaking into the NHL two seasons after his defensive partner.
Those who expected/hoped Ottawa's Milan Michalek would return to the lineup soon will have to wait awhile longer. His wonky knee is giving him problems, and it may require offseason surgery. A surprise 60-point scorer a season ago, Michalek may not be at or even near 100-percent for the remainder of the 2013 campaign. Simply stated, he's a very frustrating player to own right now in fantasy.
Speaking of injured Senators, netminder Craig Anderson is still dealing with lingering soreness as a result of a sprained ankle he suffered in late February. The consistently inconsistent netminder's dominance prior to the injury cannot he understated. He currently leads the league in save percentage by 20 points (.952 to .932) over San Jose goaltender Antti Niemi and his even-strangth save percentage of .952 is unmatched by any goaltender who has seen action in 10 or more games this season. Anderson's owners have to be worried the long layoff will lead to a drop in production. Time will tell.
No news is bad news when it comes to the status of veteran goaltender Martin Brodeur. The Devils could certainly use their veteran netminder, as backup Johan Hedberg has floundered (.879 save percentage and just four wins in 13 games) while seeing regular action this season. There's no telling when Brodeur's bad back will allow him to return to the lineup.
Pull Off The Band-Aid (Returning To Action)
Miikka Kiprusoff has looked less than useful for fantasy purposes since he returned from a knee injury last week. Calgary seems poised to continue to roll with the 36-year-old veteran in net for the foreseeable future, but he hasn't shown he's worthy of regular playing time at any point in 2013. Only two goaltenders that have seen action in more than 10 games have a worse save percentage against even strength than Kiprusoff's .884 this season: St. Louis's Brian Elliott and Florida's Scott Clemmensen. Simply stated, employing Kiprusoff as a fantasy goalie is doing (much) more harm than good right now.
The Flames also saw underrated, two-way centerman Mikael Backlund return from a knee injury this past week. The 23-year-old former first-round pick looked like he was on the verge of breaking out prior to his early-February injury. He saw almost a little more than 14 minutes of ice time in his return to the lineup on Saturday and could prove useful for fantasy owners in deeper formats.
It looks like Tampa Bay netminder Mathieu Garon's lower-body injury sustained last week isn't too serious. He should make a return to the lineup this week. Those fantasy owners who begrudgingly employ Anders Lindback can expect him to share goaltending duties with Garon moving forward, as the latter has been the better performer so far this season. However, neither is reliable enough to be considered a desirable or useful fantasy option right now.
Columbus has activated forward Brandon Dubinsky, who's been out of the lineup with a knee injury sustained in mid-February.
Brent Burns will attempt his best Byfuglien impression when he returns to the lineup from a leg injury that has sidelined him since February 24. It seems Burns, who has yet to register a single point during the 2013 season, will see some action at the right wing position in addition to his normal position as a defenseman. There's no denying his ability to score goals, but it will be interesting to see how he adjusts to this change in role – especially on a team with so many other proven options at the forward position. However, things really can't get much worse for Burns, as fantasy owners drafted him to provide his typical goal-scoring production from the blueline.
Perhaps the return of centerman Alex Steen will help jumpstart some offensive production from the slumping David Backes. Steen is set to return from a shoulder injury that knocked him out of action in late February, and is expected to play alongside Backes and Chris Stewart. Backes has not met the high expectations of fantasy owners who selected him to be a versatile, multi-category contributor. However, it's important to recognize a few facts that have affected his plus-minus. Blues netminders are saving only .901 of shots while Backes is on the ice and Blues players are shooting only .542 while he's in the game. Furthermore, Backes's season shooting percentage of .056 is less than half of his career mark of .119. As a result, he sports a -3 after being +15 and +32 the past two years, respectively. Expect things to improve for him moving forward.


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New for 2010 - Gifted Education Essentials
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The NAGC Annual Convention happens once a year (guess you got that)! Don't let this opportunity go by without extracting as many opportunities as possible to enlighten, engage, and invigorate your mind!
NEW FOR 2010The Essentials of Gifted Education: Your Toolkit for Delivering Successful Programs and Services
Wednesday, November 1010:30 AM - 4:30 PM
NAGC has assembled great minds to share their knowledge for a full day of learning the day before the NAGC Convention kicks off. Whether you're new to your position or an experienced gifted coordinator, counselor, or administrator, you'll find what you're looking for in this information-packed program!
Includes General Session, networking lunch plus choice of eight Essential topics in the afternoon.
Thursday, November 11
Take this opportunity to learn from the leaders in our field about issues that they have identified as timely and essential. When you register for the Thursday Expert Perspectives program, you will select one session in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and materials are included in your registration fee. These sessions are popular, so register early to confirm your seat and indicate an alternate choice.
Choose from 10 Expert Perspectives sessions in the morning and 10 sessions in the afternoon
Thursday, November 11
Leaving the Georgia World Congress Center 7:30 AM
NAGC Action Labs, designed by local educators and administrators, provide an experiential learning opportunity that will broaden your perspective and give you ideas to use back home.
All 2010 Action Labs depart from the convention center at 7:30am and return midday or no later than 3:30pm to arrive in time for the opening general session. Two of the Action Labs are half-day programs.
To ensure that the Action Labs go as planned, pre-registration is required by September 17, 2010. We do our best to ensure that all Action Labs will take place, but some arrangements are out of our control. Please register as early as possible to ensure your spot. There is no onsite registration and no waiting lists. If accepted, you will receive a detailed letter in early October. These Labs fill quickly. Register early and please be sure to note your alternate selections.
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DescriptionFrom mountain rivulet to brackish estuary your journey starts with Simms Headwaters™ Stockingfoots, combining primetime value with a heaping dose of in-river innovation. Lightweight GORE-TEX® 3-layer fabric enhances maneuverability, while GORE-TEX® reinforced fabric in front leg panel—along with new front leg seam construction—steps up durability when and where it counts. Cinch the top of the wader via an adjustable shock cord to keep essential heat in and weather out, and source the Headwaters today for wallet-friendly meets guaranteed Made in USA performance.
- Lightweight GORE -TEX® 3-layer fabric in light color offers a versatile solution for fresh & saltwater environments
- GORE -TEX® reinforced fabric in front leg panel for added durability
- New front leg seam construction to help eliminate inseam abrasion issues
- New chest pocket design & adjustable shock cord cinch at top of wader
- Built-in belt loop at center back; nylon wading belt included
- Abrasion resistant material for more durable built-in gravel guards
- Updated styling details
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Headwaters™ Stockingfoot Wader Size Chart
Men's Sizes Largest Girth*
(chest, waist
or hips)
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Stockingfoot* S 35" - 36" 31" - 32" 7 - 8 M 39" - 40" 33" - 34" 9 - 11 MS 39" - 40" 29" - 30" 9 - 11 MK 41" - 42" 33" - 34" 9 - 11 ML 39" - 40" 35" - 36" 9 - 11 L (9 - 11) 43" - 44" 33" - 34" 9 - 11 L (12 - 13) 43" - 44" 33" - 34" 12 - 13 LS 43" - 44" 31" - 32" 9 - 11 LK 45" - 46" 33" - 34" 9 - 11 LL (9 - 11) 43" - 44" 35" - 36" 9 - 11 LL (12 - 13) 43" - 44" 35" - 36" 12 - 13 XL 47" - 48" 35" - 36" 12 - 13 XLS 47" - 48" 33" - 34" 9 - 11 XLK 49" - 50" 35" - 36" 12 - 13 XXL 51" - 52" 35" - 36" 12 - 13
* These are body measurements
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Why GORE-TEX®?
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GORE-TEX® Wader Care:
The #1 tip to prolonging the life of a wader is drying your waders. It is important to dry your waders out after each use. We recommend drying the inside first (if damp) and then the outside. When drying the outside you can pull your gravel guards up until the feet are dry and then flip them down to dry the rest of the wader
Washing - Use a front load machine or hand wash. Use cold water and normal detergent that does not contain bleach. Once you have washed the waders make sure you dry them properly start by drying the inside first. Never put your waders in the dryer, the heat will adversely affect the seam tape on your waders and will void your warranty.
Fit - We offer more sizes than anyone, a good fit goes a long way to extending the life of your wader. Make it clear that people should use their exact measurements as we have already provided extra room for layering and movement.
General Care - Do not store inside your car for long periods of time excess heat will damage your waders.
Use A Mat - Always put your waders on using a protective mat to shield the neoprene feet from rocks. The Headwaters gear bag for example has a pull out mat that works great for this.
Proper Layering - Do not wear jeans under your waders. Jeans are highly abrasive wearing on your waders from the inside out. More importantly jeans and sweatpants do not transfer moisture away from the body. Use proper layering (to view our layering collection, go here). Using layers such as these will help wick moisture away from your body and assist in the waders ability to breathe.
Stains - most stain removers will work fine on our waders. As long as the stain remover does not contain bleach you should be o.k.
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The GORE-TEX® membrane is the heart of all GORE -TEX® products. The GORE-TEX® membrane contains 9 billion microscopic pores per square inch. These pores are so small that water droplets cannot get through but water vapor can still escape. Water from the outside cannot penetrate and cold winds cannot pass through, but perspiration can escape easily, keeping you dry and comfortable all day. GORE-TEX® fabrics are created by integrating the GORE-TEX® membrane between an outer fabric and lining.
Proudly made in the United States of America. Click here to see more of Simms USA-made products.
Little Parts from the YKK® Fastening Products Group create The Big Difference for our customers — fastening solutions intelligently integrated with the finished product to provide the highest quality, most durable gear. The Little Parts — zippers, metal buttons and snaps, and Nylon buckles — all earn the YKK® brand. The Big Difference begins with their obsession to ensure that every individual component renders maximum value to the finished whole. That commitment instills quality and value into every product. Simms utilizes fasteners built to withstand the harshest environments and YKK® provides the best solutions to meet those needs. All Simms outerwear features nylon YKK® zippers to minimize corrosion and provide high performing, durable wear. www.ykkamerica.com.
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- Comfortable and durable Review by Scubafish
OverallI completely wore out a competitor's waders in 3 or 4 years. My headwaters have seen more wear than those in three years and still look almost new. The gravel guards are great. They keep me warm when I need it, but they never overheat either. They are Simms least expensive true Goretex waders made in America and all the wader I need. When these are done I will buy another pair.
(Posted on 10/20/13)
- Excellent and made in USA Review by Philsf1
OverallPros: Excellent fit and finish. Very durable waterproof fabric. Comfortable. Easy on and off. Booties fit. Bib comes up high to keep you dry. Plenty of room to layer up on cold days.
Cons: No pocket in bibs to store keys or camera. Only one belt loop. Not convertible to waist high waders on hot days.
Overall these are the standard for waders. I'd add another belt loop and an interior pocket to make these perfect.
(Posted on 9/17/13)
- 2012 headwaters review...a little disappointed Review by mike
OverallI bought a pair of these in October of 2012. I decided to go with Simms due to their reputation. For the price I paid, I figured that they would last more than a year. They have developed a small leak somewhere in the leg. I haven't really used them that much and always take care with them as I do all my gear. I'm disappointed because I believed I was buying a quality brand with an excellent reputation instead of going with a cheaper brand that could've probably lasted just as long. I will be contacting customer service and hope that they in fact do stand behind their product. Unfortunately, for now I have no choice but to fish with no waders or buy another pair in the meantime.
[Response from Simms Customer Care Team]
Thanks for the straightforward review. At Simms, we are always looking for ways to improve our products, and hearing from our customers is a great way to find out how we can build better gear. To talk to us or provide more feedback, ring us at 888.585.3570 or email [email protected]
(Posted on 9/16/13)
- Best Move So Far This Summer Review by Capt. Blonde Jovi
OverallI have used these waders almost daily since I received them. They are the best investment in my fly fishing gear I have made in a long time. They seem to go on and off a lot easier than any other waders I have ever used. Thanks for the great product. I cannot wait to catch a "ditch-pig" brown while wearing my new simms waders so I can submit a picture to the website!
(Posted on 6/28/13)
- Outstanding Review by Luv2Fish
OverallI have worn Patagonia and Redington in the past. I won't knock the others. Just say I am a convert to the Headwaters wader because of its heaveir duty construction.
(Posted on 6/11/13)
- 2011 HeadwaterWaders Review by Fly_Fishing_NL
OverallI live in Newfoundland, Canada and fish about 3 times per week from mid May to mid August every year for atlantic salmon and speckled trout. I purchased a pair of these waders in July 2011. I have to say that I am disappointed with the durability of thes particular waders. The waders are full of aqua seal and patches.
I am so disappointed with these that I have to look for a pair of new ones this year. And there is where the issue lies. What do I buy. Everyone raves about the Simms G3 durability and I have doubts because of my current experience.
I am also upset with the fact that I have to dish out more money so early.
[Response from Simms Customer Care Team]
Thanks for the straightforward review. At Simms, we are always looking for ways to improve our products, and hearing from our customers is a great way to find out how we can build better gear. To talk to us or provide more feedback, ring us at 888.585.3570 or email [email protected]
(Posted on 5/26/13)
- Awesome Waders Review by Idaho
OverallI work in fisheries and bought these for field work. I have put them through the ringer--any extreme condition, these have seen it, and they hold up amazingly. I've owned every wader in the book, and nothing compares to Simms. Period. They're simply the best, and they stand by their product--making them even better.
(Posted on 5/8/13)
- 4yrs Strong...and still going Review by samseng
OverallFishing with these waders the last four years. I put major beating on them hiking in brushes ,forests,and falling down hills.Love the comfort and breathability...Will "NOT" buy no others but SIMMS waders.
(Posted on 4/12/13)
- Great product for saltwater. Review by Flounder Fan
OverallI fish saltwater in Galveston Bay. These waders do everything they should do. They can take any punishment I dish out. A great product for the money. I will be using these waders for years to come, and I will not own any other brand.
(Posted on 3/18/13)
- Money well spent! Review by Bkatz1
OverallBought a pair last year. I was hesitant to spend the extra money for Gor-Tex but it was well worth it. Very comfortable, light, and 100% do not retain moisture inside the wader. Great materials built to last. Matched them with my Simms wading boots and its an unbeatable combination for most weather and water conditions! The Gor-Tex is worth it.
(Posted on 1/23/13)
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State Senator Steve Sodders recently had an article in the T-R explaining how "Immigrants and refugees from impoverished or war-torn countries have come to us, seeking the American Dream." His article does not address if these people came to the U.S. legally (following our laws) or illegally. The article mentioned some dollar figures on what the cost is to educate these students (whether they arrived here legally or illegally). Mr. Sodders stated there were more than 25,000 (how many more I do not know) English Language Learner (ELL) students in Iowa. That was an increase of nearly 100 percent in 10 years. In some school districts the ELL students make up 75 percent of the student body. The Senate passed a bill (SF404) increasing the funding for ELL from 4 to 7 years with an additional $1,320 per year per ELL student. Do the math for three extra years X $1,320 X 25,000 and you get an increase of $99,000,000 (99 million). That is not taking into account all the millions already being spent prior to the proposed increase for the four years already provided now. You might want to ask your state senators or representatives where this money will come from. Might it impact our citizen students? Are you in favor of paying more taxes? Whether it's state or federal taxes, it still comes from your back pocket!
Contrast this to Britain where Prime Minister Cameron unveiled a crackdown on immigrants saying he planned to show them "the door" and rein in welfare benefits he believes lure foreigners to live off the British state. Cameron stated, "Put simply when it comes to illegal migrants, we're rolling up that red carpet and showing them the door." Fines for employers who hire illegal immigrants will be doubled and landlords who let housing to illegal immigrants could also face fines, Cameron said. He continued, "Ending the something for nothing culture needs to apply to immigration as well as welfare. We're going to give migrants from the EEA (European Economic Area) a very clear message." Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister, said Britain was also considering obliging visitors from "high-risk" countries to pay a returnable cash bond to deter them from overstaying. You might ask yourself and your elected officials if we can learn something from our British friends.


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The Internet is shaking up the way we do business. The new tools to e-market events, e-register attendees, and e-communicate with suppliers are just the basics. There's a lot to talk about, and that's exactly what we'll do in July at Summit 2000, the annual meeting of the Computer Event Marketing Association. Our theme this year, "Improving the NETWorth of Your Event," will zero in on the latest Internet opportunities for IT industry event planners and exhibit managers.
Summit 2000 will convene July 16 to19 at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif., bringing together more than 250 "movers and shakers" from companies such as Novell, Intel, Apple, Compaq, and Cisco. Learning tracks at the CEMA Summit will look at these new technologies and future trends from various perspectives, including Measurement, Trends, Branding, and Personal Development.
If you're new to the industry or feel you could use a refresher course, don't miss "Jump Start to Event Marketing." The Summit will again kick off with this half-day workshop on the basics of event marketing. Sharpen your skills through case studies and group exercises, and learn how to use event marketing as part of an integrated marketing campaign, as a vehicle for building brand awareness, and as a strategic component in your company's business plan.
When you pack for the meeting, don't forget your sneakers and your appetite. Located on the coast of southern California, the La Costa Resort and Spa features two championship PGA golf courses, world-famous spa facilities, and acclaimed cuisine. It's earned The Robb Report's "Best Spa Worldwide" and "Best Resort Worldwide" distinctions for many years.
On behalf of the CEMA Summit Committee, I look forward to seeing you in California!
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Yes it was a mistake to turn it down but the windfall for the basketball schools would not have been nearly as big as you suggest.
The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings fans the latest news, notes and analysis on the Marquette men's basketball team
The new league moving forward
Marquette officials do not necessarily favor the national perception that its new conference will be a Catholic conference.
Yes, Marquette is a Jesuit school and proud of it. The other six Big East breakaway schools - Georgetown, Villanova, St. John's, Providence, DePaul and Seton Hall - are Catholic schools.
But Marquette likes to think of the new direction as a really good basketball league that also happens to be Catholic. And as a basketball-first league, it could become a major national player.
An odds-on favorite to join the league is Xavier, also a Catholic school. The full-court press will be placed on Butler, which is not a Catholic school, to sign on.
Butler, which beat No. 1 Indiana on Saturday - you could hear the cheers around the Bradley Center; wonder why? - and nipped Marquette at the buzzer in Maui, would send the RPI soaring. Of course, that could depend on whether coach Brad Stevens hangs around. Stevens, who has led Butler to two of the last three Final Fours and again has the Bulldogs on the national stage, has been mentioned in some media outlets as a possible successor at Duke whenever Mike Krzyzewski decides to retire.
But the heavy lifting to get the new league off the ground has just begun. It's now in the hands of lawyers to decide when play can begin, as well as many other details.
Of note is a New York Daily News story that reports the Big East turned down an ESPN TV contract two years ago that would have paid $11 million to each member.
I've been told Marquette gets $1.5 million annually from the current Big East contract. The Daily News story says each member gets $1.6 million. Let's say it's $1.55 million. Still, think of the lost revenue. The story says Rutgers, West Virginia and Pittsburgh followed the lead of Georgetown in saying no to the deal because they thought the league could do better on the hopes that the Big East would become a big-time football conference in large TV markets.
Marquette and the other six wanted out to protect and promote their basketball interests. The Big East erred by trying to place most of its eggs in a football basket, and we all saw what happened.
MU athletic director Larry Williams said the brand appeal is such that the new league will have no trouble negotiating a favorable TV deal. Of course, the seven schools had to have that as a virtual lock before they took the leap.
At least Marquette will not owe the Big East an exit fee as the seven left together. As the Daily News reports, lawyers are also haggling over whether Marquette and the other six will get part of exit fees paid by Lousville, Notre Dame and Rutgers when those schools also abandoned the Big East.
Marquette jumped on a potentially good thing while Cincinnati and Connecticut, which have much invested in their football teams, were left hanging.
Think about that for a minute.
UConn, with three NCAA basketball titles, is struggling to find a league for itself.
If you're interested, the Big East will try to play football with Temple, UConn, Cincinnati, Memphis, South Florida, Central Florida, Tulane, Houston, SMU, Boise State, San Diego State, East Carolina and perhaps Navy in two years. That is, if the Big East is around that long. That's not exactly major bowl tie-in materal. Or much of a TV contract.
Yeah, Marquette jumped at the right time.
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Mike....Just so we have this straight. The basketball schools were never going to get 11 million per year. Full time members = football/basketball schools.
Yes it was a mistake to turn it down but the windfall for the basketball schools would not have been nearly as big as you suggest.
Marquette and this new league is small potatoes in the grand scheme... Over time, the huge money those football schools get (and basketball only doesn't get) is going to completely change the playing field. Let's just say it won't be level. College athletics will be a top diviison with the 64 football teams in super-conferences.... and then lesser football/basketball schools a step down.... and then basketball only a step below that.
The Catholic 7 have had their share of success on the basketball court over the years, but there is one area where these schools have fallen short of excellence - in fostering their Catholic identity.
Indeed, all seven schools are UNRANKED in the latest edition of the "Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College."
The rankings can be viewed at the link (just scroll down until you get to the rankings):
The rankings make for interesting reading.


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It gets cold in there during the winter – Wrap yourself if you go during the winter. They don't crank up the heat, so gloves, boots, and a heavy jacket can make winter movie going much more comfortable.
We can go to the movies again! – As a family of 6 we had given up going to the movies. With tickets costing us $45.00+ and then adding popcorn, drinks and or snacks (that is if we did not sneak what we could in) we simply could not afford it any more. The drive in was out of the question.....not all could see the screen and we spent most of our time running to and from the restrooms not to mention the possibility that is could rain. I heard by mouth about the $1.00 theater (on Tuesdays) and could not believe it without seeing it and sure enough, it was true. $1.00 is great but even at $2.00, we could still afford to take all and go see a movie. Then you add $1.00 hot dogs and we can make an entire evening out of it! We have never encountered anything dangerous in the parking lot and so what if the place is a bit messy at times......so is my house! We do our part to keep this wonderfully cheap place open for business, if there is trash on the floor we pick it up which is a good thing to teach any child any where you go! I would give this theater 10 stars if I could!
Unless you absolutely have to see it opening day, wait to see it here – Love this place and so, apparently do others because it's usually packed. $2.00 each for the large screen experience is unbeatable ($1.00 on Tuesdays).
This theater understands that families can't afford to go to the theater anymore because it's priced so incredibly high. With that in mind, many of the movies at this theater are more family friendly than most theaters. I know that for my wife and I we've finally started enjoying going out to the movies again which is something that we'd almost given up on.
One little criticism... on especially busy days (Tuesdays and weekends) it can get pretty messy (popcorn, candy wrappers, etc...).
Well... it's cheap. – Movies are older, usually second-life attempts.
Seats are old and worn... this theater's got some milage on it (seen better days).
Parking is limited but free... of course your parking in Federal Way, in a dark lot behind a building shielded from the view of passing vehicles. I really don't like this situation... if I had a daughter, I probably wouldn't let her go here.
Upside? A chance to catch a older flick on a big-screen saves you from buying the DVD. Tickets are cheap... good place to catch a evening flick as long as you're not trying to impress your date (unless you plan on showing off your self-defence skills :p).
Not high on my list, but ok to catch a matinee screening of a movie that isn't playing at the mainstream theaters anymore but haven't met DVD's yet.
GREAT PLACE TO GO SEE MOVIES!!!! 5 stars! – I love this movie theater it was amizingly cool in there, their staff is awesome, and not to mention their seats are just un-freaking-believable. if you are cheap and like movies i'd recomend this anyday, tho on tuesays its only a dollar.
the only thing they could inprove is, well nothing i love that joint.
Awesome job staff!
oh and i wonder if they'd sell me a poster of the dark knight after it comes out? lol
Great movies for the $ – This is not your regular $2 movie theater. It has a great price and the environment is pleasent. The only bad review I give this theater is that some of the audience can be rude & that a few of the chairs are outdated. Overall, the place is pretty clean and the movie prices how they should be. Also, the customer service was friendly. Good job Gateway staff!
They've cleaned Up – Compared to some of the slummy theatres I've been to this one is great! They've hired some very friendly people and offer a good choice in movies. Thier screens are new it looks like or maybe they just repaired them and they look better. I think it's an excellent theatre and it's resonably close to all the action in that area. I've been to many theatres in the puget sound area and in other states, this one is not the worst in the area, in fact I know a few others both here and in another stat that could beat it by far. This ranks probably #4 on my list of like 30.
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How much would 62k cigs cost?
Crap, that's what I was thinking!!
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Thanks everybody!
And as for replacing a bad habit with a good...I used to get - not quite offended - but definitely put off when people would "accuse" me of being addicted to running, but a year or so ago I embraced it as a compliment...there are worse things I could be addicted to!
Thanks everybody!
And as for replacing a bad habit with a good...I used to get - not quite offended - but definitely put off when people would "accuse" me of being addicted to running, but a year or so ago I embraced it as a compliment...there are worse things I could be addicted to!
Congratulations! Those smokes cost a lot more when you add in the cost of a lower quality of life.
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Or 250 Half marathon entries
knifey runs a crazy amount of half marathons!!!!!
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That is wonderful to hear, congratulations!
2013 Valley Runner of the Year Series: Feb 16 5K (4 points out of 10) ... Mar 2 10K (20/30)... Mar 16 4Mi (21/30) ... Apr 6 10K (DNS) ... Apr 21 2Mi (5/10) ... May 11 5Mi (21/30)... Jun 8 1Mi (13/20) ... Jun 16 6Mi (22/30) ... Sep 28 10K (14/20) ... Oct 5 5K (7/10) ...Oct 12 5Mi (16/20) ... Oct 20 5K (0/10) = 3rd Place, Women's Senior Division
Right on Hereford...
That is awesome.
day after day sameness
All the accolades are well deserved...but I happen to feel the 52 half marathons run in 2012 (last year) is freaking amazing. I have not the words to describe that achievement.
I've done my best to live the right way; I get up every morning and go to work each day...
Wow. Massive congratulations!
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I do: the sun
Yes, you usually do have the words. Often pudding is involved. (insert despised winkee here to denote playful joshing)
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One of these days is none of these days.
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Thanks Andy. The crazy quantity of HM's is never something I know if I should be proud of or not (publicly - privately I sing this once an hour - click it SRL, it's just a link to a TMBG video)...because it's a weird personal thing that not everyone can understand...but what I am proud of was that I finally got not only a sub 2 half but a 1:56 - something that couch potato/ smoker me of the past would have NEVER thought possible. I credit my 51 training runs/half marathons for that PR.
Jen - You are seriously kicking some booty! Great job on breaking an unhealthy habit and taking good care of that body.
Live the Adventure. Enjoy the Journey. Be Kind. Have Faith!
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"Sarah's feeling such pride in her accomplishments this afternoon," Janet Ruddock Murnaghan said in her Facebook post Friday afternoon.
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HORRIBLE - less than one star. – The worst experience I've had in years. I just moved to Charlotte and went to Bradley based on a friend's recommendation. In defense of the friend, they haven't actually seen each other in ten years and Bradley swore he could do a bang up job on the color. Lie.
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The lighting in the salon is also so bad that you don't know what you're looking at until you get into your car. And the staff is crass + vulgar. Horrible.
There is a reason this place had not one other review or recommendation. I should have trusted my gut as I pulled up to his dive salon. I just saw on Groupon that they are offering a $75 Brazilian Straightening service. DO NOT TRUST THIS GROUP OF PEOPLE. Your hair may fall out at the root.
I spent $280 on the service + crappy Paul Mitchell products. What a total waste. My hair feels like straw + now I have to find a new salon and am petrified to do so here in Charlotte. So disappointed.
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